The Greek Tradition in Republican Thought

Autori

• Eric Nelson

Parametri

Pagine

320pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Classici
• Filosofia
• Politica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The book explores the impact of ancient Greek philosophy on republican theory in Europe and America, particularly highlighting its emergence in sixteenth-century England. It examines how this tradition shaped the ideological landscape during the English Civil Wars and the American Revolution. Eric Nelson provides fresh interpretations of key European political texts and offers a new perspective on ancient Roman historiography, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Greek moral and political thought in shaping modern republicanism.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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